@@Anythingautomotive Some of the Supervisor and undercover vehicles especially the 2010 and 2011 models were civilian CVs because production was already decreased for those years so the CVPI was hard to find in some areas
I've got 289,000 miles and mine runs perfectly. I talked to the officer when I bought it. He said the design specs called for a vehicle which could be jumped from a dead battery, then sit idling all day in the sun on the side of the highway with no loss in AC, no overheating and fully charge the battery at idle. When i hit those hour long backups, i don't have to open a window, just put it idle when not moving. It's a beast.
delano62 if your a tall guy never ride in the back if a charger sqaud car a officer had to lift me out because I was stuck and while lifting me he said " your a big boy"
Most Crown Vics will come to you with the rear doors not opening from the inside, the rear windows not able to roll down from the rear switches, the horn not able to honk, the rear seat completely missing, and various other nuisances depending on how it was maintained before you got it. The fixes for the doors and windows are cheap and easy. The horn is often just a cut wire. Buying a rear seat can cost up to a couple hundred dollars. But even if you spent several thousand dollars on fixes, you would still be way ahead "bang for the buck" than with another vehicle. The car shown in the video, all in, was less than $4,000. Try finding another vehicle for $4,000 or less that offers everything a Crown Vic does.
I love the Crown Vic and respect it because it's one of the most dependable work horses In history. It's not the most powerful or luxurious but it gets the job done. Gone but not forgotten. Thank you Crown Victoria for assisting our police officers, and other services. Good job Ford. 😃
I also have a vic but I bought mine in Sacramento from publicsurplus.com. How do I buy one in Irvine? I actually work here now off Macarthur. Any information would be appreciated!
Bought a retired '99 CVPI back in 2010 with 872,542 miles on it. It now has 957,971 miles with the original engine & transmission. Legendary King that Ford can't replicate ever again!
sasuke1018 OK I was exaggerating there a bit, the transmission was replaced when I first got it, other than that it was smooth sailing ahead You have to admit though these cars are built to last! :)
I've owned 3 of these, a 2000, 2005, and 2008. All of them are great cars. They are all still running too. The 2000 last I heard had well over 300k miles and the 2008 is back in service with a security guard company out of state. I still drive one for work too, a beautiful 2006 with only 68k miles.
If they added AWD and maybe a foldable back seat to get to trunk, it’d be the ultimate sedan. As it stands, they are still pretty awesome. Simple car for one purpose. Survive 💪🏻
My dad bought some kitchen set thing from target. He tried to pick it up in his Ford Taurus...not enough room....so he asked me....I have an 02 crown vic...I pull up to target, and the guy that works there brings the set over to put it in my trunk...I open the trunk, and the guy said "Now thats a trunk! this a type of car that sits 5 and sleeps 7!" lmao
James Valenti I don't know what you're talking about. The new Taurus trunk is huge. If you're talking about the old Taurus then I don't understand why is wouldn't fit. The old Taurus is a wagon.
Alex Brick ive fit 4 people in the trunk alone lol, in total ive fit 12 people in my grand marquis, but with the grandpa springs in it, it was just about scraping the ground
I bought my 06 P71 for $500, hit in the front. All black detectives car with 125,000, super clean with a 3.55 limited slip. I put $800 into fixing it, and now runs perfect. Spent another few hundred on tinted windows and Mustang Bullitt wheels and now have a nice comfortable ride that runs and handles pretty good for $1500 bucks.
W & J's Handy Dad Exactly man. I have a 96 Ford F150 with 5.0L Windsor V8 with 203,386 miles on it and it's still going strong. I bought the truck back in Wentzville MO back in October of 2015 for $3300 with my own money that I saved up by working two summer jobs, taking care of my neighbor's dog, also having birthday money, Christmas money, and graduation money so that way I won't have to be in huge dept unlike you would with a new car. The truck also runs good, drives good, and has pickup and go.
Bought a 2011 Crown Victoria Interceptor from a dealership, nothing short of a comfortable ride. Lots of fun in winter with all seasons. Lots of power, synthetic oil is being used now. Time to take care of it. If you don't own one you're missing out. These cars are cheap but worth it. V8 for 5k? With only 130,000 kms. BEAUTIFUL!
Handy Dad , i just bought a 2010 cvpi. I am freaking out man ! Thanks to you i can have all that extra knowledge for maintenance and all that ! Keep up the great videos , and thank you on behalf of myself and everybody out there, keep rolling folks ! Woop woop !!
I've driven a 97 Crown Vic P71, for a big car thing had some balls. The look people will give you and what they'll do is priceless. Best part is when your in the passing lane on the interstate, people will usually get out of the way. One of my favorite cars I've driven, only downside was gas. I had to fill up about twice a week cause of my commute. Damn near 70 miles round trip. But I still miss driving that car, sadly it was sold a couple years ago.
Dude this is my favourite car of all time! I live in germany and the crown vic is rare here but i will buy one one day! So happy that i found this video! ;)
I had a 2005 p71 best car ever I put some flowmasters on it and my God the thing sounded like a beast..I left the police side lights on it and got so much respect on the road..I never ever came close to almost having a accident...I hate I sold it but I’m about to get another one...
I have noticed one downside, if you spot your exit from the highway too late, it can get awkward. there is almost always someone hiding in the blind spot. People love to hide just behind you.
I drive a 09' retired supervisor border patrol P71 in mint condition, which is rare. Best car I have ever had. For a big car, she handles and drives excellent. Firm, fast and tight. A real sleeper.
I just hit 170,000 miles yesterday and i have not one problem out of my 06 p71. And i abuse my cars lol im 21 and have had like 20 cars already this is by far the most reliable and shes fast and loud haha
Thank you. I have enjoyed several of your videos too. I think I remember you saying your Charger was a 6.1L. I saw that they have a 6.4L Charger SRT8 too! If only money were no object...
I rode a back in the dodge charger for my DUI but my cop liked my car as it was getting towed he told me those are nice cars i said thanks i take good care of her, he said he regrets the vics being discontinued.
I just bought a 2002 with 225k. Immaculate upstate SC sheriff car, silver. I drove these cars as a cab driver. I've wanted one ever since then, about 15 years back. It needs an alignment, and I jacked it up, checked for play in the wheels. No play. The engine is smooth. Transmission in good shape. I finally got a real car, no rust underneath, etc. It's a silver car, so some of the paint on the hood has flaked, not a hard thing to fix. All in all, I'm glad this car showed up nearby with a for sale sign in it. The guy sold it, because his son kept getting tickets.
I got an 09' and it's one of many, I have own... For two years now its has been there for me...One front wheel stabilizer bar, oil, plugs, flush, two new tires, two new mufflers tips, and running like a champ....Not to mention it looks real good.....No money spend like in any other car.....Got new thrush mufflers for it now,,,,,,,,,,,,,,banging
Just discovered your channel and have subscribed. I am about to begin watching all the videos you have regarding your P71. I have one as well ('02) and it needs some work, but is otherwise a great car. Got her with 112,000 +/- and I have now just under 160,000. I plan on working on her and upgrading as I go and your videos will definitely give me an idea on how to fix her up. Please continue to post your vids - they are great and most appreciated
I have fixed or repaired quite a bit. Unfortunately I didn't get the idea to start filming until recently. But I will film and upload everything I can as time permits.
I remembered when I went to home depot bought a toilet and sink all the so named contractors selling burritos in the parking lot were laughing at me. they were quiet when I fit the boxed toilet and sink in back seat of my merc gs
I have 03 mercury marauder blue 1 of app 328 i like it, and just picked up a 05 merc grand marquies with 34,000 miles for 5,700 I got luckey in my opinion. It is the ultimate edition has the handling package with dual exhaust and 3.27 geared rear end. unfortunately not limited slip. 1 owner, garage kept. as said cheap, easy to work on, safe etc.
montanatru Initial purchase the p71 is cheaper, stock at only 50 less hp its a better deal and a simple headswap from an MK8 lincoln will convert it to DoHC.
The CVPI did have more aggressive mapping in the ECU. The civilian models generally put out between 190-220 hp depending on the year & if it was single or dual exhaust models. The interceptor put out 250 hp.
I have a full-sized spare, Power inverter, mini air compressor, small metal toolbox, bin of fluids, torque wrench and breaker bar, small camping stove, first aid kit, and a road hazard kit at all times in my trunk. Then when I go on snowboard trips I can still fit my Electric Cooler, 3 snowboards sideways, laundry bag, trash bag, extra water, and still have some room. and i set the back seat up as a bed. I have a microwave on the front passenger foot area and a food bin on the passenger seat. I keep my gear in the back when im driving and when i go to sleep i throw it all in the front. 2005 Grand Marquis 88k miles
These things are so comfy, most my friends and coworkers i take on long rides end up falling asleep in the passengers seat, they have lazy boy like chairs i swear.
Aspie Otaku Those that still have the hard plastic backseats for the suspects I would imagine are not "comfy". But then again, I don't imagine municipal police departments were overly concerned about the comfort of suspects, especially when the time came to purchase new police cars. I figure those hard plastic backseats are not only the cheapest ones to get, but also most tolerant of physical abuse by suspects.
@@tombulman5286 jizz piss and barf? Hehe mines not the basic one with the back seat mine has lazy boy couch chairs in back too it was a FBI car under cover detective with SAP package.
I like CVPI's so much I have two a 2003 and 2005. 03 was used to haul dignitaries from Miami airport to Tallahassee . The other from Oviedo FL (#85) used in undercover surveillance.
After 30 plus years of GM only, I scored an 05 P71 and it's probably my favorite car of all time. Basic power options and simplicity, good handling and brakes, easy to keep running. The car walks on water to me.
I bought a 09 crown vic police interceptor today. Silver w the same exact interior as yours Has 130k miles and is really clean. He was asking 5 k and I got him down to 3600
I bought a 99 LTC a few months ago 99,000 miles from an estate sale , the older lady died , 1000.00 dollars , it's like new , runs great , rides fabulous , 28 mpg on highway if ya stay under 75 mph , I love this car.
I bought a 2006 P71 for too much $$ per the typical going prices BUT I was going to strip the Engine & drive train out to install in a 1965 F100, BUT after driving & riding in the car I could not or would not EVER thing of stripping it, GREAT ride, decent handling, PLENTY of room, I've dropped down the passenger seat to lay down position and picked up 8 ft boards @ Home Depot and stacked them inside to take home. ONE NOTE: If you buy one make sure you clean off all the body fluids that may be on the seats or drug residue.
The Ford Modular V8 is without a doubt the most dependable engine they had ever produced. The car itself was the pinnacle of car manufacturing. This was EVERYTHING a car should be.
I worked as a temp, in an automotive engine lab, and I saw that they are built to last. There are no moving lifters, the have lash adjusters ( lifters that sit in a pocket, rockers pivot between them and the valves. Rockers have roller bearings. Each side has its own timing chain running off the crank to the cams. With proper maintenance, and decent, correct viscosity oil, they will run for years.
I have a CV Sport, and I love it. Basically a P71, but with more luxury items. They are relatively easy to work on, but the repairs can be very expensive. This car has more "modules" on it than you can shake a stick at. Door control module, body control module (?), lighting control module, just to name a few. The lighting control module is a recall item, but they run about $500 new. Door control module: $250. Replacing certain ignition coil pack require removal of a fuel rail. The 4.6 is a remarkable engine, though. Practically bullet proof that can live with all sorts of abuse. They sound really nice at high revs. The body can take a pretty good hit, and survive. Smooth, quiet, roomy, with a cavernous trunk, well laid out ergonomics. High end switch gear, and a great transmission.
No, not basically a "P71" as the P71 does have 250 HP/ 297 ft/lbs tune and better airbox.With your sitting at 239/287. These cars need all the help they can get in the power department, even the marauder is only "so-so" in the speed department as many turbo econobox 4 bangers would give it a run for its money.
I put Mustang GT rims on mine because I got tired of everyone thinking I was a cop. I even had cops play chicken with me once on a city street......shoulda seen the look on their face when they saw I wasnt a cop......
I bought a Grand Marquis LS new in '08. Now has just short of 300K miles. Runs like brand new having been meticulously maintained, and kept repaired as needed (nothing major or unexpected). No rust, to date. Interior seems to be the weakest link, showing its wear commensurate with mileage. Performance? Even at high mileage, this buggy performs every bit as strongly as or more so than the 1963½ Galaxie 500 with 390, 4bbl, 4 speed I owned in the late sixties. And it gets mid-twenties gas mileage doing it.
The back seat can actually seat 4 people. If they weigh 170 or less. The trunk is a great place for dead bodies as well. The engine compartment if you want something bigger can hold up to a 460 ci motor and the 4.6 L can tow up to 1500 lbs.
My 2006 P71 has 146K and the kevlar in the door panels. I bought it as is for $1100, oil not changed in 12,000 miles and still the tires wanted to light up if I hit the gas too hard. You gotta feather it or it will burn the treads off. Now with a cold air flow system, fresh oil, new tires, plugs, and coil overs she is ready for another 200K to 500K more. Best car for the money I ever bought. My Daddy would be proud of me. He owned a 1977 Ford LTD with a 409 cid 6.6L and had grill lights and a siren/ PA system he bought aftermarket. He almost got arrested for impersonating a police officer by lighting up an off duty cop speeding one day. LOL
@@WJHandyDad I got mine for $1200 USD in dec '21, had 238,000 miles and was made in '95. Runs great, can (and will if your not careful) leave rubber behind at lights, interior looks great (accounting for age), LX trim.
I agree with you. I have 3 of the Mercury models which are the same parts, just different name. Love the 4.6L engine and have 194,000 miles on one of them
I have watched many videos of the Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis of the 1990s and 2000's. A nephew owned a 1994 Crown Vic and used it as a taxi, and loved it. Also, my sister has a 2007 CVPI and loves it. And I was the unofficial chauffeur for my elderly friend, Mae, from 2010 to 2012. For 4000 miles, she let me drive her around in her low mileage 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis "Ultimate Edition". This was one of the most fun cars to drive that ever I drove in my whole life! Conclusion: I hereby nominate the 1992-2011 Ford Crown Victoria's/Mercury Grand Marquis's (especially the CVPI P 71 police interceptor versions, as well the GM "Ultimate Editions") as the next ultimate classic car built since World War II. They will be to the 21st-century, what the tri five Chevy's were to the 20th century. And while we're at it, add the last (1998 and newer) of the big Lincoln Town Cars as well. Perhaps they will serve the role as the 21st Century's equivalent of the 1959 Cadillac's, four-door suicide door Lincoln convertibles of the 1960s, or even of the classic 1930s Packards. Only time will tell. All you collectors out there take note, now is the time to collect multiple CVs/GMs/TCs (especially the CVPI P71 versions and the rare GM "ultimate edition" versions) and store them away in your heated barn! Because in 10, 20, 30 years from now, I predict they're going to be going for well over 50 grand for one in mint condition in today's US dollars! Even a "junker" that is unwrecked, but restorable, will be going for thousands of dollars in the four figures in today's US dollars. And even an unrestorable "junker" will have value as a potential "rat rod", a parts car, or at least as a garden decoration! I say this especially since many CVPI's have been and are even now being scrapped by wasteful government "clunker" programs and being junked, even though they are still in good condition! This is a pathetic shame!
purchased 2004 Merc with 210,000km for 1200$cdn last winter.as a backup car almost and drives like new..My neighbor totaled his 2011 Fusion((w/0)..so use to small jumpers of past but l look forward to driving every time and grows on me...LUV it....Terrible on gas in town @ 11-12mpg winter(hiway??))... get your hands on one and if u got room get a parts car also as they get harder to find with time...last time for a CLASSIC..
These cars just make good sense, I had a Mercury Grand Marquis, (same thing) and I sold it, I sold it because I didn't want to keep making payments. It was a great car, I wish I could have afforded to keep it, but I don't miss the payments at all (:
Great and cool video. I myself love and own an all white with black rims 06 P71. On top of what you had in the video, it also has the aluminum driveshaft that adds to it's performance. I believe the P71 also has more torque than the civilian version. And also the engine and oil system allows it to run at high speeds and rpms for a long time without overheating or causing damage, but you'll burn more oil at high rpm. But the car will be fine like a champ.
ha,wish had one but i am just a student can't afford one right now.just like crown i also love this beauty very much that's why i named my account after her.
My 2010 is not a police car and it has the automatic heat air control. Mine is unreliable junky system. I think i will convert to manual system. It's available in the salvage cheap. I like the trunk , out of sight out of mind.
Just good solid cars. The 4.6L 2V motor is bullet proof unless you're a moron. With regular maintenance, the body will go before the drive train will. Most everything is easy to fix, and accessible. In my experience with my 2008 P71, the fuel economy using E85 is actually about 30% less then E10 87 regular gas. I still run E85 exclusively, as it's a cleaner burning fuel and has excellent cleaning properties. Added bonus is it helps American farmers a little bit.
There is an OBD2 Power Tuner Performance Tuning Chip on eBay you can buy for under $30 plugs into the OBD2 port under the steering wheel that can bring your HP up 20 to 30 points more. Then you unplug it for inspections and it goes back to normal
for all those reasons (except plastic floors) the town car is even better! i have an '02 tc i bought in '05, & i love it! strong like bull! i'm thinking i'll put a limited slip and dual exhausts in it though.
yup, and there are SO many nice extras: audio, quietness, smoove ride :) mine is silver w/dark grey inside. i love the car. i drove a former executive p71 a few months ago, and i did like the throttle response, and rear locker, but it was pretty noisy inside, and just not as comfortable, as it was not meant to be. some of my peers look down on my old lincoln, but i love it. i hope you enjoy yours as much as i do.
That was my first patrol car, I'm now in Charger. The Crown Vic was the best police car ever. You cant mess them up, the room, vs a charger I do miss Vicky the Crown.
I drove both the Ford and Caprice police car, as a cab driver. I had to buy my own gas. The Caprice had more bling, but that car loved lots of gas. The CV is more nimble, and gets better mileage. I prefer the Ford.
Center mount brake light on friends '01 P71 340k miles, replaced two burned out center mount bulbs but the center brake light won't turn when brake pedal pressed. The left and right brake lights work. Does anyone know what the issue might be?
Check and make sure the wire harness was hooked back up. If it was, test the light assembly (off the car) with a known 12v power source and see if they light up. If they light up, use a voltmeter to test the wire harness with the brake pressed. If no power there, start tracing the wires until you find a cut or something disconnected. Watch my how to change 3rd brake light video if you have any questions about getting it off the car. Hope that helps.
I don’t have a P71, I have a civilian, I’m kinda jealous that my speed limiter stops at 112mph, it hauls ass until it doesn’t.... I heard P71’s do 129..... my car has 180k on it and it has a bad intake manifold leak.... I’ve overheated the car so many times that the care has stalled 2 times from running out of water and me failing to see the high temperature light.... but every time it bounces back like a new vehicle.... tough ass motor and I’m about to replace the manifold.... any suggestions or tips on how I can make mine go 130?
The P71 is the fastest car in the world because everyone else slows the fuck down. #Respect
d bay not me cause I can tell a police car apart from an average joe with a p71
Christopher Robin Hostetter good for you pal
i know right. you probably are one of the guys who buy one just to make people slow down for shits and giggles.
Bought it cause he wanted to be a cop
@@Anythingautomotive Some of the Supervisor and undercover vehicles especially the 2010 and 2011 models were civilian CVs because production was already decreased for those years so the CVPI was hard to find in some areas
I've got 289,000 miles and mine runs perfectly. I talked to the officer when I bought it. He said the design specs called for a vehicle which could be jumped from a dead battery, then sit idling all day in the sun on the side of the highway with no loss in AC, no overheating and fully charge the battery at idle. When i hit those hour long backups, i don't have to open a window, just put it idle when not moving. It's a beast.
I've road in a Crown Vic many times.But only in the backseat.
delano62 what do you mean lol
delano62 haha I hate sitting in the ones with the hard backseat, had to sit there when they search my car
"You have the right to remain silent, anything you say will be used against you in court..."
delano62 if your a tall guy never ride in the back if a charger sqaud car a officer had to lift me out because I was stuck and while lifting me he said " your a big boy"
you must not have a license
my vic has 400k and runs like it ran the day I bought it with 100k best car I ever had
Most Crown Vics will come to you with the rear doors not opening from the inside, the rear windows not able to roll down from the rear switches, the horn not able to honk, the rear seat completely missing, and various other nuisances depending on how it was maintained before you got it. The fixes for the doors and windows are cheap and easy. The horn is often just a cut wire. Buying a rear seat can cost up to a couple hundred dollars. But even if you spent several thousand dollars on fixes, you would still be way ahead "bang for the buck" than with another vehicle. The car shown in the video, all in, was less than $4,000. Try finding another vehicle for $4,000 or less that offers everything a Crown Vic does.
It's very easy to fix all that, I can help.
Salem Saleck
Salem... Do you know anything about the LCM (light control module)?? It's an "open recall" on 2003-05
Crown Vic. Any fixes?? Is this a deal breaker??
Take it to the dealer. They'll fix it for free.
for the other drivers. ..until you own a crown vic, you have no idea what we talking about.
I love the Crown Vic and respect it because it's one of the most dependable work horses In history. It's not the most powerful or luxurious but it gets the job done. Gone but not forgotten. Thank you Crown Victoria for assisting our police officers, and other services. Good job Ford. 😃
Almost 300k miles and she's never let me down
I bought my vic 3 months ago from the Irvine police department and even though my car has probably been through hell, she still runs like a champ
I also have a vic but I bought mine in Sacramento from publicsurplus.com. How do I buy one in Irvine? I actually work here now off Macarthur. Any information would be appreciated!
LBCskate 😂😂😂 I bought one in Sac yesterday. 2011 cvpi that was used by the chp
Bought a retired '99 CVPI back in 2010 with 872,542 miles on it. It now has 957,971 miles with the original engine & transmission.
Legendary King that Ford can't replicate ever again!
Spectralite Legendary 4real
Spectralite that's a load of bull crap. your comment was edited make me thing you telling lies.
sasuke1018 OK I was exaggerating there a bit, the transmission was replaced when I first got it, other than that it was smooth sailing ahead
You have to admit though these cars are built to last! :)
Spectralite lol My grandmaw gave me her 1992 Grand Marquis 2 weeks ago. It only has 46,000 miles on it lol
Spectralite
wow,,that's impressive. kool.
I've owned 3 of these, a 2000, 2005, and 2008. All of them are great cars. They are all still running too. The 2000 last I heard had well over 300k miles and the 2008 is back in service with a security guard company out of state. I still drive one for work too, a beautiful 2006 with only 68k miles.
I have a 2000 been a great car for over 7 years.
If they added AWD and maybe a foldable back seat to get to trunk, it’d be the ultimate sedan. As it stands, they are still pretty awesome. Simple car for one purpose. Survive 💪🏻
My dad bought some kitchen set thing from target. He tried to pick it up in his Ford Taurus...not enough room....so he asked me....I have an 02 crown vic...I pull up to target, and the guy that works there brings the set over to put it in my trunk...I open the trunk, and the guy said "Now thats a trunk! this a type of car that sits 5 and sleeps 7!" lmao
James Valenti
I don't know what you're talking about. The new Taurus trunk is huge. If you're talking about the old Taurus then I don't understand why is wouldn't fit. The old Taurus is a wagon.
the sedan has a small trunk
James Valenti
No it doesn't
I have a 2013 and the trunk is huge
You can fit 2 more than people in there. My friends and I tried lol.
Alex Brick ive fit 4 people in the trunk alone lol, in total ive fit 12 people in my grand marquis, but with the grandpa springs in it, it was just about scraping the ground
Alex Brick His Taurus was a 98....it has a small trunk. lol but the crown vic could easily fit 4 people in the trunk. lol
I bought my 06 P71 for $500, hit in the front. All black detectives car with 125,000, super clean with a 3.55 limited slip. I put $800 into fixing it, and now runs perfect. Spent another few hundred on tinted windows and Mustang Bullitt wheels and now have a nice comfortable ride that runs and handles pretty good for $1500 bucks.
Beats buying a new car.
Prices of new cars are crazy ridiculous! I'm not willing to pay a car payment that is as high as a house payment!
W & J's Handy Dad Exactly man. I have a 96 Ford F150 with 5.0L Windsor V8 with 203,386 miles on it and it's still going strong. I bought the truck back in Wentzville MO back in October of 2015 for $3300 with my own money that I saved up by working two summer jobs, taking care of my neighbor's dog, also having birthday money, Christmas money, and graduation money so that way I won't have to be in huge dept unlike you would with a new car. The truck also runs good, drives good, and has pickup and go.
Aspie Otaku New vehicles are overpriced any way and look ugly as well.
Bought a 2011 Crown Victoria Interceptor from a dealership, nothing short of a comfortable ride. Lots of fun in winter with all seasons. Lots of power, synthetic oil is being used now. Time to take care of it. If you don't own one you're missing out. These cars are cheap but worth it. V8 for 5k? With only 130,000 kms. BEAUTIFUL!
Just bought a 2011 this past Friday, 138000 km (85000 miles) for $3900 k
I have a Ford Crown Vic civilian with also a V8 and 4.6L and this car is one of the best. Got it in 2003 and it’s still working. Amazing car Ford!
U going to make it dual exhaust?
Handy Dad , i just bought a 2010 cvpi. I am freaking out man ! Thanks to you i can have all that extra knowledge for maintenance and all that ! Keep up the great videos , and thank you on behalf of myself and everybody out there, keep rolling folks ! Woop woop !!
I've got 306K on my P71 and it still runs like a champ.
What kind of oil?
Daisy Trahan 5w-20 only
I've driven a 97 Crown Vic P71, for a big car thing had some balls. The look people will give you and what they'll do is priceless. Best part is when your in the passing lane on the interstate, people will usually get out of the way. One of my favorite cars I've driven, only downside was gas. I had to fill up about twice a week cause of my commute. Damn near 70 miles round trip. But I still miss driving that car, sadly it was sold a couple years ago.
Dude this is my favourite car of all time! I live in germany and the crown vic is rare here but i will buy one one day! So happy that i found this video! ;)
hope you get one... they are fun!
I had a 2005 p71 best car ever I put some flowmasters on it and my God the thing sounded like a beast..I left the police side lights on it and got so much respect on the road..I never ever came close to almost having a accident...I hate I sold it but I’m about to get another one...
I just like how everyone drives safely around you when you're in a p71, and they move out of the way on the interstate lol
Devon Foster true I've seen so many drivers reach around and put on their seatbelts too. You might not know you could be saving somebody's life.
Great point d bay! If you ride around these Crown Vics.....they will make everyone around you drive safer. That's a win-win for everybody!
I have noticed one downside, if you spot your exit from the highway too late, it can get awkward. there is almost always someone hiding in the blind spot. People love to hide just behind you.
Oh I know it's great, I feel safe from road rage also. Mine still had a push bar and spot light on it; all black.
d bay okikikokokokokkooi
I drive a 09' retired supervisor border patrol P71 in mint condition, which is rare. Best car I have ever had. For a big car, she handles and drives excellent. Firm, fast and tight. A real sleeper.
I just hit 170,000 miles yesterday and i have not one problem out of my 06 p71. And i abuse my cars lol im 21 and have had like 20 cars already this is by far the most reliable and shes fast and loud haha
bassheadray what mods Co you have done ?
Andrew Bartleman just exhaust idk what's been done to it but it's just abnormally fast. Even when I take it out to dig night ppl are suprised
These cars love being driven hard too.
I want a p71 of course one of the upgrades I'll get is a sweet stereo system and a class 2 hitch seeing this video makes me want one even more now
I own a 2010 p 71 and it my favorite car that I've ever owned.
I'm a Honda Guy and I want one of these
Boosted Fool if only some b series VTEC heads would fit .....
Boosted Fool I'm a Chevy guy and I want one more than a Corvette
They last just as long and are great cars.
Excellent video, I'm in the process of buying 2011 Crown Vic as we speak, keep up the good work waiting for the next video thank you
Robert Lucus just wondering how much you paid for it and how is it running?
Its definitely worth the investment
Bought a 2011 cvpi yesterday
I dont have a car yet but I saw one of these on Craigslist in great condition. After looking into them I'm completely in love.
if you need a car that's cheap, reliable, and a great workhorse that will take whatever you throw at it, the Crown Vic is the car for you
You are right I've had my p7 for 16 years . and the only major overhaul I've done was the transmission.and it's still rides like new😁🚖🚔🚓🐎
awesome video bro
Thank you. I have enjoyed several of your videos too. I think I remember you saying your Charger was a 6.1L. I saw that they have a 6.4L Charger SRT8 too! If only money were no object...
W & J's Handy Dad thanks bro and yes maybe in a few years i can get the 6.4 when it drops
Love the vics so much when I went to jail wasn’t mad at the ride at all I told the cops everything that was wrong with his cvp🤙🏾💪🏾🤐
I rode a back in the dodge charger for my DUI but my cop liked my car as it was getting towed he told me those are nice cars i said thanks i take good care of her, he said he regrets the vics being discontinued.
I just bought a 2002 with 225k. Immaculate upstate SC sheriff car, silver. I drove these cars as a cab driver. I've wanted one ever since then, about 15 years back. It needs an alignment, and I jacked it up, checked for play in the wheels. No play. The engine is smooth. Transmission in good shape. I finally got a real car, no rust underneath, etc. It's a silver car, so some of the paint on the hood has flaked, not a hard thing to fix. All in all, I'm glad this car showed up nearby with a for sale sign in it. The guy sold it, because his son kept getting tickets.
I got an 09' and it's one of many, I have own... For two years now its has been there for me...One front wheel stabilizer bar, oil, plugs, flush, two new tires, two new mufflers tips, and running like a champ....Not to mention it looks real good.....No money spend like in any other car.....Got new thrush mufflers for it now,,,,,,,,,,,,,,banging
It's true. It's the best car ever.
Chief Ray agreed
Have a 2007 police interceptor. great car!
Just discovered your channel and have subscribed. I am about to begin watching all the videos you have regarding your P71. I have one as well ('02) and it needs some work, but is otherwise a great car. Got her with 112,000 +/- and I have now just under 160,000. I plan on working on her and upgrading as I go and your videos will definitely give me an idea on how to fix her up. Please continue to post your vids - they are great and most appreciated
I have fixed or repaired quite a bit. Unfortunately I didn't get the idea to start filming until recently. But I will film and upload everything I can as time permits.
I have had many cars, BUT, the 2005 P71, I have, is the best one yet, Thanks for the video, first class, keep them coming..
I remembered when I went to home depot bought a toilet and sink all the so named contractors selling burritos in the parking lot were laughing at me. they were quiet when I fit the boxed toilet and sink in back seat of my merc gs
I can fit that into my VW GTI. Hatchbacks are great.
@@koss9488 Yea but then he can fit a shit more stuff in the big ass trunk too!
That was a great story, made my day. ( was it the kitchen sink?)
this is hilarious!!!!!!
I love my 1999 Lincoln Town Car, same animal with cushy seats.
I have 03 mercury marauder blue 1 of app 328 i like it, and just picked up a 05 merc grand marquies with 34,000 miles for 5,700 I got luckey in my opinion. It is the ultimate edition has the handling package with dual exhaust and 3.27 geared rear end. unfortunately not limited slip. 1 owner, garage kept. as said cheap, easy to work on, safe etc.
Cannot go wrong with the panthers, I have the Maruaders cheaper slightly less powerful cousin the Police interceptor.
Aspie Otaku actually the marauder is more powerful than the vic the merc has a dohc 4.6 similar to the cobra while the vic has a sohc 4.6
montanatru Initial purchase the p71 is cheaper, stock at only 50 less hp its a better deal and a simple headswap from an MK8 lincoln will convert it to DoHC.
+Aspie Otaku simple???not really
The CVPI did have more aggressive mapping in the ECU. The civilian models generally put out between 190-220 hp depending on the year & if it was single or dual exhaust models. The interceptor put out 250 hp.
I have a full-sized spare, Power inverter, mini air compressor, small metal toolbox, bin of fluids, torque wrench and breaker bar, small camping stove, first aid kit, and a road hazard kit at all times in my trunk. Then when I go on snowboard trips I can still fit my Electric Cooler, 3 snowboards sideways, laundry bag, trash bag, extra water, and still have some room. and i set the back seat up as a bed. I have a microwave on the front passenger foot area and a food bin on the passenger seat. I keep my gear in the back when im driving and when i go to sleep i throw it all in the front. 2005 Grand Marquis 88k miles
These things are so comfy, most my friends and coworkers i take on long rides end up falling asleep in the passengers seat, they have lazy boy like chairs i swear.
Aspie Otaku Those that still have the hard plastic backseats for the suspects I would imagine are not "comfy". But then again, I don't imagine municipal police departments were overly concerned about the comfort of suspects, especially when the time came to purchase new police cars. I figure those hard plastic backseats are not only the cheapest ones to get, but also most tolerant of physical abuse by suspects.
Marshall Curtis Mine has comfy sofa backseats it was a former FBI car.
They were made to be hosed out. Use your imagination, and you'll know what was being hosed.
@@tombulman5286 jizz piss and barf? Hehe mines not the basic one with the back seat mine has lazy boy couch chairs in back too it was a FBI car under cover detective with SAP package.
I like CVPI's so much I have two a 2003 and 2005. 03 was used to haul dignitaries from Miami airport to Tallahassee . The other from Oviedo FL (#85) used in undercover surveillance.
After 30 plus years of GM only, I scored an 05 P71 and it's probably my favorite car of all time. Basic power options and simplicity, good handling and brakes, easy to keep running. The car walks on water to me.
as much as I'd prefer it to be faster off the line, I still love my P71 and it gets daily driving duty
Grand Marquis and Crown Victoria LX vehicles have seating for 6 people. In those models, there is a seatbelt in the middle between the front seats.
Timless car. I love Crown Vics!!!!
Greetings from Uruguay man!
This is one of my favorites,thank you.This car is very reliable.
Seen a crown Vic with 700k miles a while back here in Louisiana I still wonder if she’s purring
Just paid 1700 for a 08 p71. 99k miles. Replaced all the ignition coil packs and spark plugs she's running great!!
I bought a 09 crown vic police interceptor today. Silver w the same exact interior as yours
Has 130k miles and is really clean. He was asking 5 k and I got him down to 3600
I bought a 99 LTC a few months ago 99,000 miles from an estate sale , the older lady died , 1000.00 dollars , it's like new , runs great , rides fabulous , 28 mpg on highway if ya stay under 75 mph , I love this car.
I bought a 2006 P71 for too much $$ per the typical going prices BUT I was going to strip the Engine & drive train out to install in a 1965 F100, BUT after driving & riding in the car I could not or would not EVER thing of stripping it, GREAT ride, decent handling, PLENTY of room, I've dropped down the passenger seat to lay down position and picked up 8 ft boards @ Home Depot and stacked them inside to take home. ONE NOTE: If you buy one make sure you clean off all the body fluids that may be on the seats or drug residue.
Been driving Crown Victoria since 2008. First one was ‘06 P71 and current one is ‘05 civilian. Love these cars and to me it is the best car ever made.
I bought my first Vic today and I will buy more
Just bought my second CVPI. Hate to think one day they won't be easy to find, gotta get my kicks while I can!
Lol every single p71 owner has that same center console. Myself included haha.
Nah i got the Jotto desk with the laptop holder that i use ... People get the fuck out my way when they see that laptop
I still have to get one of those consules,,, does Amazon sell them?
I bought an 07 Sport last year with 28k miles. I hope I can drive it for as many miles as some of you have driven yours!!!
The Ford Modular V8 is without a doubt the most dependable engine they had ever produced. The car itself was the pinnacle of car manufacturing. This was EVERYTHING a car should be.
I worked as a temp, in an automotive engine lab, and I saw that they are built to last. There are no moving lifters, the have lash adjusters ( lifters that sit in a pocket, rockers pivot between them and the valves. Rockers have roller bearings. Each side has its own timing chain running off the crank to the cams. With proper maintenance, and decent, correct viscosity oil, they will run for years.
Raw V8 power.....no compromises.
I have a CV Sport, and I love it. Basically a P71, but with more luxury items. They are relatively easy to work on, but the repairs can be very expensive. This car has more "modules" on it than you can shake a stick at. Door control module, body control module (?), lighting control module, just to name a few. The lighting control module is a recall item, but they run about $500 new. Door control module: $250. Replacing certain ignition coil pack require removal of a fuel rail.
The 4.6 is a remarkable engine, though. Practically bullet proof that can live with all sorts of abuse. They sound really nice at high revs. The body can take a pretty good hit, and survive. Smooth, quiet, roomy, with a cavernous trunk, well laid out ergonomics. High end switch gear, and a great transmission.
No, not basically a "P71" as the P71 does have 250 HP/ 297 ft/lbs tune and better airbox.With your sitting at 239/287.
These cars need all the help they can get in the power department, even the marauder is only "so-so" in the speed department as many turbo econobox 4 bangers would give it a run for its money.
I owe ford crown Victoria 2009.
P71 .Love it is best car.
I put Mustang GT rims on mine because I got tired of everyone thinking I was a cop. I even had cops play chicken with me once on a city street......shoulda seen the look on their face when they saw I wasnt a cop......
#11 if you have the spotlights, everyone yields.
good point!
i have one fukd up my engine love it so much i put a new engine in it i just cant get rid of it
I have a 2000 LTD crown victoria with 76 thousand miles and it runs like a champ.
That's the best car ford made besides the grand marquis and the Lincoln.
You need a p71 my friend
I bought a Grand Marquis LS new in '08. Now has just short of 300K miles. Runs like brand new having been meticulously maintained, and kept repaired as needed (nothing major or unexpected). No rust, to date. Interior seems to be the weakest link, showing its wear commensurate with mileage. Performance? Even at high mileage, this buggy performs every bit as strongly as or more so than the 1963½ Galaxie 500 with 390, 4bbl, 4 speed I owned in the late sixties. And it gets mid-twenties gas mileage doing it.
Great video and very truthful. I payed 3000 for my 2008 p71 and enjoying every bit of it.
Michael. RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ amen
convinced, bought a 2008 p71 133k on it. what's the name of the song
It's one of the You Tube free to use songs called Don't Look.
i thought it was one of those
thanks
Thanks for upload, Happy Holidays. Liked
The back seat can actually seat 4 people. If they weigh 170 or less. The trunk is a great place for dead bodies as well. The engine compartment if you want something bigger can hold up to a 460 ci motor and the 4.6 L can tow up to 1500 lbs.
🤣 this is great I just might buy one today, this dude on his way to the shop
My 2006 P71 has 146K and the kevlar in the door panels. I bought it as is for $1100, oil not changed in 12,000 miles and still the tires wanted to light up if I hit the gas too hard. You gotta feather it or it will burn the treads off. Now with a cold air flow system, fresh oil, new tires, plugs, and coil overs she is ready for another 200K to 500K more. Best car for the money I ever bought. My Daddy would be proud of me. He owned a 1977 Ford LTD with a 409 cid 6.6L and had grill lights and a siren/ PA system he bought aftermarket. He almost got arrested for impersonating a police officer by lighting up an off duty cop speeding one day. LOL
gone are the days of $1100 Crown Vics if they are in running condition
@@WJHandyDad I got mine for $1200 USD in dec '21, had 238,000 miles and was made in '95.
Runs great, can (and will if your not careful) leave rubber behind at lights, interior looks great (accounting for age),
LX trim.
I agree with you. I have 3 of the Mercury models which are the same parts, just different name. Love the 4.6L engine and have 194,000 miles on one of them
I got news for you you take a good look at the comp it will say police right on it so yes it is a cop chip
I have watched many videos of the Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis of the 1990s and 2000's. A nephew owned a 1994 Crown Vic and used it as a taxi, and loved it. Also, my sister has a 2007 CVPI and loves it. And I was the unofficial chauffeur for my elderly friend, Mae, from 2010 to 2012. For 4000 miles, she let me drive her around in her low mileage 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis "Ultimate Edition". This was one of the most fun cars to drive that ever I drove in my whole life!
Conclusion: I hereby nominate the 1992-2011 Ford Crown Victoria's/Mercury Grand Marquis's (especially the CVPI P 71 police interceptor versions, as well the GM "Ultimate Editions") as the next ultimate classic car built since World War II. They will be to the 21st-century, what the tri five Chevy's were to the 20th century. And while we're at it, add the last (1998 and newer) of the big Lincoln Town Cars as well. Perhaps they will serve the role as the 21st Century's equivalent of the 1959 Cadillac's, four-door suicide door Lincoln convertibles of the 1960s, or even of the classic 1930s Packards. Only time will tell.
All you collectors out there take note, now is the time to collect multiple CVs/GMs/TCs (especially the CVPI P71 versions and the rare GM "ultimate edition" versions) and store them away in your heated barn! Because in 10, 20, 30 years from now, I predict they're going to be going for well over 50 grand for one in mint condition in today's US dollars! Even a "junker" that is unwrecked, but restorable, will be going for thousands of dollars in the four figures in today's US dollars. And even an unrestorable "junker" will have value as a potential "rat rod", a parts car, or at least as a garden decoration!
I say this especially since many CVPI's have been and are even now being scrapped by wasteful government "clunker" programs and being junked, even though they are still in good condition! This is a pathetic shame!
Marshall Curtis seriously though I see one scrapped or junked or crushed and I almost cry because that's some car I could've had and used.
purchased 2004 Merc with 210,000km for 1200$cdn last winter.as a backup car almost and drives like new..My neighbor totaled his 2011 Fusion((w/0)..so use to small jumpers of past but l look forward to driving every time and grows on me...LUV it....Terrible on gas in town @ 11-12mpg winter(hiway??))... get your hands on one and if u got room get a parts car also as they get harder to find with time...last time for a CLASSIC..
Love the vid. YOU GIVE GREAT JUSTICE TO AMERICAN CARS, NORTH AMERICAN CARS. :)
These cars just make good sense, I had a Mercury Grand Marquis, (same thing) and I sold it, I sold it because I didn't want to keep making payments. It was a great car, I wish I could have afforded to keep it, but I don't miss the payments at all (:
I remembering had a crown Vic running away from the cops and had a body inside they never knew and I'm still running to this day .not really
Great and cool video. I myself love and own an all white with black rims 06 P71. On top of what you had in the video, it also has the aluminum driveshaft that adds to it's performance. I believe the P71 also has more torque than the civilian version. And also the engine and oil system allows it to run at high speeds and rpms for a long time without overheating or causing damage, but you'll burn more oil at high rpm. But the car will be fine like a champ.
Ford so stupid to discontinued this car.
after seeing this i think it's really like it's name a crown indeed.hope i get one to drive some day.
do you happen to own a Cobra R? If so, tell us about it
ha,wish had one but i am just a student can't afford one right now.just like crown i also love this beauty very much that's why i named my account after her.
My 2010 is not a police car and it has the automatic heat air control. Mine is unreliable junky system. I think i will convert to manual system. It's available in the salvage cheap. I like the trunk , out of sight out of mind.
The more complicated something is, the more it's likely to break. Costly to repair.
365th! Thanks for the informative video. I'm now a subscriber!
Just good solid cars. The 4.6L 2V motor is bullet proof unless you're a moron. With regular maintenance, the body will go before the drive train will. Most everything is easy to fix, and accessible. In my experience with my 2008 P71, the fuel economy using E85 is actually about 30% less then E10 87 regular gas. I still run E85 exclusively, as it's a cleaner burning fuel and has excellent cleaning properties. Added bonus is it helps American farmers a little bit.
Fun fact: when you push the e brake pedal down just before a curve it will do insane fishtails but be careful not to hit anything
There is an OBD2 Power Tuner Performance Tuning Chip on eBay you can buy for under $30 plugs into the OBD2 port under the steering wheel that can bring your HP up 20 to 30 points more. Then you unplug it for inspections and it goes back to normal
Mr.Handy Dad, Do you have any knowledge or experience with modifying the ECU in a P71 to alter speed, economy, etc.?
Marty Ochs is "the" guy to go to for custom programming. You can find him on the Facebook P71 groups
As of today I now own 2010 crown vic police interceptor
for all those reasons (except plastic floors) the town car is even better! i have an '02 tc i bought in '05, & i love it! strong like bull! i'm thinking i'll put a limited slip and dual exhausts in it though.
skip davis I just got a Town Car myself, a 2005 with 83k on the clock. What a nice riding excellent car. Air bag suspension is fantastic.
yup, and there are SO many nice extras: audio, quietness, smoove ride :) mine is silver w/dark grey inside. i love the car. i drove a former executive p71 a few months ago, and i did like the throttle response, and rear locker, but it was pretty noisy inside, and just not as comfortable, as it was not meant to be. some of my peers look down on my old lincoln, but i love it. i hope you enjoy yours as much as i do.
skip davis yeah spend and waste ur money on a NON performance vehicle, totally a great idea.
And sk8punk318 a crown vic is a performance vehicle?
Great video, I just bought an '11 P71. Love it so far!
I've owned 2 so far... 2003 & 2008... love(d) them both
Have a 2000 the transmission died a year and a half later but only paid 1k for the car, got it rebuilt for 2800 now shes back on the road.
Aspie Otaku
I love my car, she has been there for me and I will be there for her.
That was my first patrol car, I'm now in Charger. The Crown Vic was the best police car ever. You cant mess them up, the room, vs a charger I do miss Vicky the Crown.
This video is driving traffic to one of my Vic videos.
yeah, yours is showing at the top of the "up next" list
Pretty good cars, next to the Caprice 9C1.
I drove both the Ford and Caprice police car, as a cab driver. I had to buy my own gas. The Caprice had more bling, but that car loved lots of gas. The CV is more nimble, and gets better mileage. I prefer the Ford.
Better than any of these cars made in 2021
Center mount brake light on friends '01 P71 340k miles, replaced two burned out center mount bulbs but the center brake light won't turn when brake pedal pressed. The left and right brake lights work. Does anyone know what the issue might be?
Check and make sure the wire harness was hooked back up. If it was, test the light assembly (off the car) with a known 12v power source and see if they light up. If they light up, use a voltmeter to test the wire harness with the brake pressed. If no power there, start tracing the wires until you find a cut or something disconnected. Watch my how to change 3rd brake light video if you have any questions about getting it off the car. Hope that helps.
330,000 miles on mine and she runs strong original trans and motor
Our local sheriff still has crown vics with easily over 200k on them and they beat the living hell out of those cars lol.
They still keep running too they are tanks.
Ppl in the Lower 48: You got a cop chip?
Alaskans: Yeah I got bail money
I don’t have a P71, I have a civilian, I’m kinda jealous that my speed limiter stops at 112mph, it hauls ass until it doesn’t.... I heard P71’s do 129..... my car has 180k on it and it has a bad intake manifold leak.... I’ve overheated the car so many times that the care has stalled 2 times from running out of water and me failing to see the high temperature light.... but every time it bounces back like a new vehicle.... tough ass motor and I’m about to replace the manifold.... any suggestions or tips on how I can make mine go 130?